Did you know that November is National Picture Book Month? I treasure my personal collection of picture books, many of which I reviewed for School Library Journal.
At the beginning of this month, I blogged about picture books (the ideal fusion of words and images) on my school library blog site. Here is an excerpt:
Listening to a bedtime story and examining colorful illustrations in a picture book is often a child’s first step into the world of literature. Growing up with a personal library of kid’s books is essential for four reasons: picture books introduce children to the magical joy of reading, they stimulate a child’s imagination and provide emotional touchstones. And finally picture books showcase an endless gallery of amazing artwork. Read more . . .
Today, at the end of November, I have created a tribute to the best kind of picture book, the alphabet book. Take a look!
Never forget that words and pictures go together like peanut butter and chocolate . . . Happy reading!
Words and Photos by Linda A. LeVasseur 